Miniature portrait of James Gignilliat (1746-1794)

Henry Benbridgeca. 1775

The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Williamsburg, United States

This miniature portrait of James Gignilliat was probably created about the same time as the life-sized portraits of James and his wife, Charlotte Pepper Gignilliat, also by Benbridge and also exhibited in this gallery. Although it is unknown today, a miniature version of Mrs. Gignilliat’s portrait may also have been painted.

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Title: Miniature portrait of James Gignilliat (1746-1794)
Creator: Henry Benbridge
Date Created: ca. 1775
Location Created: America, South Carolina, Charleston
Physical Dimensions: Overall (encased but excluding chain loop at top): 1 1/4 x 1in. (3.2 x 2.5cm)
Type: Portrait
Rights: The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Gift of John L. and William W. Gignilliat.
External Link: Learn more about this object at Colonial Williamsburg's emuseum
Medium: Watercolor on ivory

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Henry Benbridge Bone Gold Ivory Metal Oil paint Renaissance Rococo United States Watercolor painting

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